HB157 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Micky Hammon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Kerry RichTerri CollinsLynn GreerWes LongRichard BaughnBecky Nordgren

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Human Resources Department, TANF, food stamps, or Medicaid applicants, random tests for substance abuse based on appearance or demeanor implying under influence of controlled substances, required, ineligibility under certain conditions, positive tests not admissible in criminal proceedings, department to administer pursuant to Administrative Procedure Act

Description

Under existing law, there is no requirement that a welfare recipient of TANF, food stamps, or Medicaid must be tested for substance abuse. Also under existing law, there is no requirement that any adult applying for TANF, food stamps, or Medicaid must be tested for substance abuse if there is a reasonable suspicion of the appearance or demeanor of the applicant that implies that the applicant may be under the influence of a controlled substance.

This bill would make such requirements.

This bill would provide for the Department of Human Resources to be responsible for testing; would provide that any positive test results are not admissible in any criminal proceeding; would provide that any adult who fails the test or refuses to take the test would be ineligible for TANF, food stamps, or Medicaid; and would provide for the department to promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to implement this act.

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Subjects

Human Resources Department